Whittier to Anchorage Wildlife Extravaganza

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Whittier, USA

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Terra_C ·

Jul 2026

Easy to find in terminal, bus was spacious and comfortable. Our driver, Tallon, was wonderful. We wished we had a little bit more time at the Wildlife Conservation. The kids thoroughly enjoyed being able to see the animals we've watched on TV up close and personal. Wet and muddy, but we were prepared with boots.

· Mary_E ·

Jun 2026

Loved the wildlife at the preserve. The bus ride was comfortable. We had a little bit of confusion about the pick up point, but a message to the tour operator got that sorted out. It was convenient and a nice pace. The timing was great for a 2:30 flight.

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Overview

What's Included

Admission to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Meals

Food and drink is not included in this tour, however, the Forget-Me-Not Foods food truck is on site at the center during the summer months serving hot/cold beverages, & grab-n-go snacks.

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Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Important Note: Guest can carry their own infant carrier as we have seatbelts on each seats.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 33 reviews

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Great experience with children.

Lynn_C, Aug 2026

It was awesome. Loved stopping at the Alaskan Wildlife Conservatory. Driver was very informative. Just didn't like the drop off point.

Nice transfer with good...

Matan_R, Aug 2026

Nice transfer with good views and animals at the conservation center. Really enjoyed the conservation center and seeing all the bears and other animals

Large group transport with kids

Nicole_C, Aug 2026

Very easy pickup at the port and a nice way to kill some time on the way into town. We were a large group and everything went smoothly

Basic Transportation

Debra_S, Aug 2026

This ended up being more transportation than an excursion. The stop at the conservation was sad. The animals are just caged and several paced, the place needs work, good bathroom stop. Other than that, there were no other stops. Sights along way were fine. Driver was enthusiastic!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Hi Debra, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the scenery along the way and appreciated your driver’s enthusiasm. We do want to clarify that this experience is a transfer tour, so the primary purpose is to transport guests from Whittier to Anchorage, with a scheduled visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center along the way. It is not designed as a multi-stop sightseeing excursion. We’re sorry to hear the Conservation Center was not what you expected. The property spans 200 acres and provides care and rehabilitation for injured, orphaned, and non-releasable Alaska wildlife. The animals are very well cared for, and the Center’s mission is conservation and rehabilitation rather than providing a safari-style experience. Based on your comments, our direct Whittier-to-Anchorage transfer may have been a better fit for what you were looking for. We appreciate your feedback and are glad there were still aspects of the journey you enjoyed.

Wildlife extravaganza / Nate is Awesome

Jolene_S, Aug 2026

We had later flight and didn’t want to do just bus to airport , stopping at the wildlife park was nice place stretch legs and get walk in and enjoy one more part of Alaska before heading home - Nate was our driver and gave us commentary along the way and also just some quiet time to enjoy the scenery.

Great way to get to airport or downtown!

Terra_C, Jul 2026

Reliable

Tina_K, Jul 2026

We had the bus for ourselves because another group cancelled. Driver Nate was reliable. He was punctual and responsible. We had a smooth ride from Whittier to Anchorage. We spent about an hour in the animal conservation center.

Great transport at end of cruise with tour

Ken_M, Jul 2026

AWCC was great as was our driver. Very knowledgeable and funny. Tour was well managed and on time for departure and arrival.

Jinny was a great driver...

Scott_W, Jul 2026

Jinny was a great driver and host. It was a pleasant experience. Highly recommend. The wild life part was very good

Great tour for our last day!

Pam_W, Jul 2026

This tour was perfect for the last day of our vacation. Sam was our driver and met us right in the cruise terminal at Whittier. (He was even early!) He loaded our luggage into the bus and we made our way to the wildlife center. He gave us an overview of the place & told us what we could expect to see. He did a great job! Afterwards, he dropped us in Anchorage. FYI, if you are on Princess, walk a couple blocks from the drop off to the convention center, where you can leave your bags then get a ride to the airport.

Excellent Alternative to a Cruise Ship Transfer

Susan_J, Jul 2026

We chose this after our cruise, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Rather than simply booking a shuttle through the cruise line, we enjoyed an informative and entertaining tour that turned our transfer into a memorable experience. Our driver and guide, Sam from Utah, was outstanding. Throughout the journey, he provided interesting commentary about the wildlife, history, geography, and local culture of Alaska, which made the trip far more engaging than a standard bus transfer. His knowledge and friendly personality kept everyone interested, and he was always happy to answer questions. The scenery was spectacular, and we had the opportunity to see wildlife that we did not see while on our cruise. Despite enjoying a full sightseeing experience, we still arrived in Anchorage with plenty of the afternoon remaining. Sam also offered excellent advice on things to see and do in Anchorage, helping us make the most of the rest of our day. If you're travelling from Whittier to Anchorage after a cruise, I highly recommend this excursion. It offers much more value than a simple transfer and provides a fantastic final taste of Alaska before heading home. A knowledgeable guide, beautiful scenery, wildlife sightings, and plenty of time left in Anchorage; a perfect way to end our cruise.

Smooth transfer and great wildlife viewing

Dorcas_Y, Jul 2026

Our driver/guide Jeff was friendly and informative. The bus is clean and comfortable. The visit to AWCC was great!

Alaska adventure

Charlene_X, Jun 2026

The wildlife center was very nice but it needs to be longer than an hour. The tour guide asked if anyone had a flight before 3 or 4 and no one had an early flight so not sure why we had to hurry

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. We completely understand wanting more time there, and we would love to extend the visit whenever possible. However, our buses often have additional duties and other tour responsibilities scheduled afterward that may not be visible from a guest perspective. While we do our best to offer extra time when logistics allow, we apologize that we were not able to provide your group with a longer visit on this day. Nevertheless, we truly appreciate you choosing to travel with us and hope you enjoyed your Alaska adventure.

Good way to go from ship to airport!

Heather_T, Jun 2026

The wildlife extravaganza was well worth it. Although the weather didn’t cooperate because of rain, we did see all the animals and did not feel rushed. We had a very pleasant bus driver ( Brian , I believe was his name) who was informative,, accommodating and friendly. He talked about the history of Whittier, explained the sights along the drive and dropped passengers off at the airport on time. We left the cruise port on time but the signage for their company could be a little larger because after the disembarkation from the ship, with all the passengers getting off and the luggage in the hall of the cruise port terminal, it was a little difficult to find the tour representative. I recommend this tour as a way to get from the cruise port to the airport because once you arrive in Anchorage, you’re closer to the check-in time of any hotels that you might want to stay in. I also found it was a little less costly than the ship’s transportation from the cruise port to Anchorage airport . We were a party of six people, and everyone had the same opinion that it was a good tour.

Glad we booked!

Karissa_J, Jun 2026

Excellent! It was easy to find the kiosk in the NCL Terminal, the workers were all friendly! Our driver, Sam, was super nice, had interesting things to say, and drove well-even on a crazy busy time at the airport with cars and busses going everywhere! I really wish we could have had a bit more time at the conservation center, but it was still cool to see what we saw! The drive to Anchorage was beautiful and we even got to see the bore tide coming in!

Agreat way to get from...

David_W, Jun 2026

Agreat way to get from Whittier to anchorage with an extra treat with the visit to the wilderness experience our driver Sam went out of his way to make the trip interesting and pleasant.

Great experience! Watch the mosquitos

David_B, Jun 2026

Bring bug spray! The mosquito bites will haunt you on your flight home! They are tons of them!! Joe our guide and driver was EXCELLENT! It was a very pleasant drive and well worth the money!

Highly recommended trip

Huimin_L, Jun 2026

I really like our tour guide Amelia. She is very passionate, knowledgeable and caring. Very informative trip. See a lot of wild animals. Highly recommend.

Loved the wildlife at the...

Mary_E, Jun 2026

Beautiful trip !

Patty_P, May 2026

What a great day with a great driver and tour guide!! Will is a delightful young man with so much knowledge and a wonderful personality!! He made our tour so informative and personal. We enjoyed every minute!! We could tell her really cared about us having a great experience today! Well done Will!! We highly recommend this tour!!!